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Thomas Lesinski is the Chief Executive Officer of Sonar Entertainment. He has served on Sonar’s Board of Directors since 2013. Prior to Sonar, Lesinski was the CEO and founder of Energi Entertainment. He also originated Paramount Digital Entertainment where he served as President in addition to his role as President of Paramount Worldwide Home Entertainment. Before that, he was at Warner Bros. for 10 years, last serving as Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Home Entertainment Division.

An experiential marketing industry veteran. Experience in the hospitality industry with Westin Hotels. As CEO of Conference Planners, a global event management and registration agency specializing in the IT market, fueled growth and innovation eventually leading to sale of Conference Planners to George P. Johnson in 2000. Following the acquisition, oversaw GPJ sales and client services organization for the US West Coast and Asia Pacific as well as led GPJ’s digital strategy. Prior to returning to GPJ as CEO, spent time at INXPO, the online content distribution and communication platform as a member of executive team with INXPO, with a focus on fueling continued growth through strengthening INXPO’s leadership position in the marketplace and building a world-class organization. More than 25 years of experience producing innovative and effective experience marketing and management solutions and am a strong believer in the intersection of live and digital experiences.Specialties: Client Services, Business Development, General Management/Leadership, Change Management, Growth Management, Technology Visionary, Experiential Marketing, Online Events

Cathilea is CEO of e.Republic, where she oversees operations for the company’s award-winning media platforms: Governing, Government Technology and Emergency Management. Cathilea also oversees e.Republic’s websites, conferences and events, and its national research and advisory groups: the Center for Digital Government, the Center for Digital Education and the Governing Institute. In 2014 Cathilea directed the launch of the Governing Institute’s Women in Government Leadership Program, an innovative initiative that encourages future generations of women to participate in public service. Cathilea is a frequent speaker for government and education organizations worldwide, including the United Nations, Harvard University, the State Legislative Leaders' Foundation, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Council of State Governments, and the World Congress on Information Technology. She has been quoted frequently in publications including the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Forbes and others. Cathilea is a recipient of NASCIO’s National Technology Champion Award for her outstanding contributions to advance public sector information technology innovation. She is also the winner of an Outstanding Women Leadership Award from the Sacramento Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and is a Greater Sacramento Business Hall of Fame Laureate.